THE SCHOOL PLAYERS – Cast of the high school play, Chickenheart, from the left includes Ray Hough, D.J. Mecham, Jake Bender, Kira Mills, Megan Coffelt, Alexis Samsal, Erin Awtrey, Saowaporn Worasinthop and Lynne Spears. The play will be performed in the new high school auditorium March 17, 18, 19 at 7 p.m. with free admission. Photo courtesy of Beth Ann Bolmeier

Conrad drama students are in rehearsal for the first major production in the new auditorium.

“Everyone is especially excited about performing in this gorgeous facility,” says Beth Ann Bolmeier, who is directing the play.

Chickenheart is a play set in an aging abbey during medieval times.

Lady Emma Chalfont, played by Afton Mielke is pursued by the unscrupulous Sir Cutbert Cleever, played by D. J. Mecham. She takes refuge in the Abbey of the Little Sisters of Saint Meade.

The sisters are played by Erin Awtrey, Nikki Linn, Megan Coffelt, Alexis Samsal, and Kira Mills.